Here you will find advice and tips about all the hardware you need for your computer, from the motherboard CPU and everything in-between.
If things like PCIe ports and SATA connectors confuse you, or you’re not sure what kind of RAM to buy, make sure to browse our section to get all the answers to your questions!
You will also find our recommendations for the best hardware to buy, whether you’re looking to build a new computer from scratch or upgrade an existing one.
In this article, we’ll look at the fundamental differences between PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 and some specific examples of those differences. If you are looking for a quick answer about the differences between PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0, it is that PCIe 3.0 is twice as fast as PCIe 2.0. This is because the bandwidth …
A common question people have been asking about Ryzen is whether or not it has integrated graphics. Integrated graphics are common in budget laptops and desktop PCs. While you won’t get the same performance with integrated graphics cards as you would with a dedicated graphics card, if you are looking for a low-budget and low-performance …
As you can understand, there is no straightforward answer to this question. In this article, I will try to explain why this is the case and give you some guidelines and additional information so you can choose a processor speed for a laptop. A general answer would be that if you are using your laptop …
If you are not sure what a PCIe x1 slot is, you are not alone. With all the buzz going around these days about PCIe x16 slots, some of the other PCIe slots on motherboards have been left out. It is important to understand what they are and how to use them so you can …
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In this article, I’ll explain what front panel connectors are, their different types, their pinout, and their usage. Front Panel Connectors, aka “Front Panel headers,” are connectors located on the front of your motherboard that allow you to connect your computer’s case switches and indicators to the motherboard. Most front panel connectors use the same …
One question I get asked quite frequently is whether it is possible to upgrade the processor of a laptop. The answer is that you can upgrade your laptop processor, but it depends on its surface mounting method (more on that later). Most laptops use a mounting method called Ball Grid Array (BGA) to mount the …